Military Family to Run In Niceville As Part of 50 State Tour for Cleft Awareness!

A military family will visit Niceville on October 17 as part of their nationwide 5K journey to raise awareness and funds for cleft conditions, supporting Smile Trainβs mission.
Niceville Woman Credits This Chore For Helping Her Reach 104th Birthday.

Lillian Fowler celebrated her 104th birthday at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church, reflecting on a life filled with gardening, community involvement, and unwavering spirit.
Bears Watch Runners Finish Eglin Gate to Gate

The annual Eglin Air Force Base Memorial Day race welcomed some unexpected spectators this year: a momma bear and her three cubs, who observed the event from a tree. Despite the bears’ presence, roughly 700 participants completed the 4.4-mile run, organized by Eglin’s Force Support Squadron, which honored fallen service members. The event, initiated 37 years ago by General Gordon Fornell, featured a challenging course and a strong sense of community and remembrance.
DoD Announces BAH Changes For 2024: Some Airmen Lose Purchasing Power

The Department of Defense has just announced an average of a 5.4% increase in the 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. But don’t let the average rate of increase fool you like it did us – There were losers in this allocation.